03/07/2023
To mark National Consumer Protection Week, ACCES will be sharing tips and resources for consumers shopping for . Watch along to learn how to handle a door-to-door sales pitch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLcvoP2-948
How to handle a door-to-door sales pitch
You might find it confusing or even a bit overwhelming when engaging with a sales representative at your doorstep. This video outlines how an interaction bet...
01/11/2023
An article in the Cedar Rapids Gazette references American Coalition of Competitive Energy Suppliers explaining how energy choice works in other markets across the United States:
Iowa’s large energy users want electricity choice. Here’s how that works in four other states | ACCES – American Coalition Of Competitive Energy Suppliers
January 11, 2023 Cedar Rapid Gazette Erin Jordan A coalition of Iowa’s large energy users wants the option of buying electricity on the open market rather than from MidAmerican Energy and Alliant Energy. A spokesman for the coalition — its members want to be anonymous — said allowing large ene...
01/11/2023
ACCES in the news - read about our interview with WMTA in Maine about the benefits consumers consider when choosing a competitive supplier besides cost savings:
WMTW: Competitive Energy in Maine | ACCES – American Coalition Of Competitive Energy Suppliers
January 11, 2023 “It’s really not working”: Competitive energy may not spark big savings in Maine WMTW: John Chrisos ACCES spokesperson, Frank Caliva, gave an interview to WMTW about the benefits of energy competition. The article compared posted supplier rates with the default service rate an...
08/03/2022
The ACCES energy choice map is featured in this helpful article from Consumer Reports with household money saving tips:
Consumer Reports: How to Save Money Now | ACCES – American Coalition Of Competitive Energy Suppliers
August 3, 2022 This guide from Consumer Reports offers helpful moneysaving household tips and references the ACCES energy choice map. Consumer Reports Contact: Mandy L. Walker With inflation rising faster than it has in 40 years, you likely feel the financial sting at every turn. You experience it a...
11/05/2021
Our fall newsletter recapping what changes we saw for in the 2021 legislative session is available here: https://bit.ly/3ELA1nH - and make sure you sign up for our mailing list so you're the first to hear about our 2022 programming.
ACCES Consumer Quarterly: Fall 2021
09/15/2021
ACCES is excited to share that we're participating in National Clean Energy Week:
National Clean Energy Week | ACCES – American Coalition Of Competitive Energy Suppliers
September 15, 2021 ACCES is excited to share that we’re participating in National Clean Energy Week. NCEW is a celebration of the policies, industries, and innovations that power our daily lives while producing no or very little greenhouse gas emissions. ACCES believes that energy choice is an imp...
01/28/2021
Publication day for ACCES' report on the shopping preferences of Maryland energy consumers!
Power of Choice: Consumer Shopping Trends in Maryland | ACCES – American Coalition Of Competitive Energy Suppliers
Stay up to date on the latest news, activities and information about energy choice from the American Coalition of Competitive Energy Suppliers. Click here to read more news about energy choice.
12/11/2020
How satisfied are you with your energy prover? Our survey found that Maryland retail energy consumers are overwhelmingly satisfied with their service, and plan to renew:
05/11/2020
Our latest consumer newsletter about options is available here:
ACCES Quarterly Consumer Newsletter: Spring 2020
The American Coalition of Competitive Energy Suppliers and its members hope this update finds you, your family, and your co-workers safe and healthy during this uncertain time. ACCES is committed to providing educational content for energy consumers and understands that with the upheaval and uncerta...
01/08/2020
ACCES spoke with Utility Dive about energy choice trends across the country, specifically focusing on new legislation introduced this week in Virginia to allow for broader consumer choice:
Energy Choice Legislation to start off the year in the Virginia Legislature | ACCES – American Coalition Of Competitive Energy Suppliers
January 8, 2020 The beginning of the legislative session in Virginia saw a bill introduced that would establish broad retail competition. The bill seeks to end Dominion’s monopoly over distribution. ACCES spoke with Utility Dive to discuss similar national trends. Utility Dive Contact: Iulia Gheor...
12/01/2019
Visit our website, http://competitiveenergy.org/consumer-tools/state-by-state-links/, to learn more about the energy suppliers in your state and to exercise your
09/12/2019
Check out our blog posts from this week with information about great consumer education programs being offered in energy choice states:
Energy Choice Industry News | ACCES – American Coalition Of Competitive Energy Suppliers
September 12, 2019 Pennsylvania PUC Annual Utility Wise Education Events The Pennsylvania Public Service Commission released information and the schedule for its “Be Utility Wise” consumer-education events. These events are intended to help community organizations understand utility programs ava...